Asphalt Contractor

November 2011

Asphalt Contractor provides HMA material producers, highway contractors and public works officials with critical "how-to" information on the process of HMA production, paving, and preservation. It also delivers the latest information and updates on equipment for the on-road paving industry. Asphalt Contractor is the only magazine that is dedicated to asphalt producers and contractors.

The redesigned FT6203CC-3P track-mounted closed-circuit horizontal screen is designed to return oversize material in a closed circuit operation.
Redesigned features include I-beam construction and a user-friendly blending system
Bogey...

The Road Razor ECO Pro combines a proprietary point design with advanced carbide grades and higher head hardness.
Generates less cracking and longer performance in abrasive asphalt conditions
Thicker, nonagon-shaped washer extends the life of the...

The PF6170 highway-class paver has a level-load suspension design that uses the two drive wheels and the center of the bogie hydraulic system to provide even ground contact for stability.
Standard two-wheel front-wheel assist or optional...

Hauck's EcoStar II & FGR is designed to reduce emissions for oil-fired burners.
Reduce NOx emissions by up to 50%.
Completely automated system that functions throughout the firing range of the burner
Can be retrofitted to existing...

CEI Asphalt-Rubber Systems are technologically advanced, easy to use, and meet demanding mix and emissions specs.
Worldwide parts and service support; CEI will also service, repair or rebuild other brands of AR systems

The eco-friendly warm mix foaming system from Maxam is easy to install and does not require organic or chemical additives.
Simple controls, no moving parts in foaming gun and heated enclosure for cold weather operation
Automatic air purge clears...

The Super 1800-2 SprayJet paver from Vögele America Inc. is designed for pavement preservation surfacings like NovaChip Ultrathin bonded wearing courses.
Permits spraying of a tack coat and asphalt paving to take place in one pass, promoting...

Kunderservice – or “customer service” in German – is a phrase I heard a lot on my recent travels to Germany. I had the privilege of spending several days as a guest of the Wirtgen Group, which was celebrating 50 years of business during its 2011...

Metso’s Mining and Construction Technology introduces the C120 jaw crusher offering a crusher novelty that features a long and aggressively directed stroke, and a fixed jaw die longer than previously seen in this crusher size class.
Large feed...

Cardinal Scale Mfg.’s RE series outdoor systems can be configured to meet the customer’s specific operation with a variety of software and hardware features.
Driver prompting on the outdoor weight display creates an easy-to-use and efficient...

The 55-ton hydraulic detach trailer features a 20-in. loaded deck height and a telescoping deck that extends from 30 to 50 ft. Its spread axle capabilities allow a 2+2 or 3+1 configuration. The tandem axle includes connections for a third axle, as well as...

New advanced courses on servicing milling machines and pavers and a class on effective communication skills will be among the improvements in training courses offered this winter by Roadtec. Courses will be held during January and February 2012 in...

The Topcon Group announces a unique cloud-based enterprise solution and cloud-enabled family of software applications – Magnet – that makes it possible for real-time collaboration between project manager, field crews, office personnel, engineers or...